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American Revolution (Part 2)

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The main American strength when the war began was
a)
an army of well-trained militia volunteers.
b)
a large and powerful navy.
c)
an able and inspiring leader in George Washington
d)
a large supply of guns and bullets.
2.
Compared to the Continental Army, British troops were all of the following except
a)
better fed.
b)
better led.
c)
better trained.
d)
better equipped.
3.
Many African Americans joined the Continental Army hoping that
a)
independence would lead to the end of slavery.
b)
they could return to Africa after the war.
c)
Congress would give them land for their service.
d)
Britain would grant them their freedom.
4.
American victories at Trenton and Princeton
a)
forced the British to abandon New York and New Jersey.
b)
showed that the Americans could beat the British and their allies.
c)
convinced Spain to side with the United States.
d)
proved that Washington could not trust his men to fight.
5.
After 1776, Washington's basic military strategy was to
a)
starve the British out of New York City.
b)
defeat the British in one large battle.
c)
avoid battles at all costs to keep his army safe.
d)
fight a defensive war and tire the British out.
6.
The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the war because it
a)
brought France into the war as an American ally.
b)
ended General Burgoyne's career.
c)
liberated Georgia from British control.
d)
forced the British to leave Canada.
7.
In the Treaty of Paris, the Americans won their independence and
a)
the right to strip Loyalists of their property.
b)
a pledge that future conflicts with Britain would be settled peacefully.
c)
the return of all taxes collected by Britain before the war.
d)
all the territory lying to the east of the Mississippi River.
8.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?
a)
Cornwallis surrendered, ending the war.
b)
The warships were lost in a fierce storm.
c)
Washington withdrew rather than risk his army.
d)
Rochambeau's troops barely escaped alive.
9.
Location of winter encampment of the Continental Army which was a low point during the war.
a)
Valley Forge
b)
Monmouth
c)
Saratoga
d)
New York
10.

The British had many advantages in the war, including ____.

a)

home field advantage

b)

support of the French

c)

men anxious to be in the army

d)

a strong navy and well-trained army

11.

Americans who remained loyal to Great Britain were called

a)

Separatists

b)

Patriots

c)

Loyalists

d)

Sons of Liberty

12.

In which battle did Washington cross the Delaware River and ambush the British?

a)

Battle of Princeton

b)

Battle of Trenton

c)

Battle of Saratoga

d)

Battle of Bunker Hill

13.

On Christmas night 1776, the Patriots scored a victory at

a)

Germantown.

b)

Philadelphia.

c)

Saratoga.

d)

Trenton.

14.

During the American Revolution, the encampment of General George Washington's troops at Valley

Forge benefited the colonial war effort in which way?

a)

It secured a new base to support permanent supply lines.

b)

It provided an opportunity for massive recruitment efforts.

c)

It involved extensive retraining led by professional soldiers.

d)

It enabled forces to stage a surprise attack on a nearby fort.

15.

Which Prussian officer helped train the soldiers of the Continental Army at Valley Forge so that

they would be a more professional and effective fighting force?

a)

Casimir Pulaski

b)

Marquis de Lafayette

c)

Friedrich von Steuben

d)

Juan de Miralles

16.

Which is not a factor that led to the American Victory in the Revolutionary War?

a)

Aid from France

b)

America’s ability to drag out the War

c)

Britain is slow to get supplies to American from across the sea

d)

Loyalists switching sides to become patriots

17.
Which battle in the American Revolution was considered the major turning point, in which the American colonists began defeating the British in most battles?
a)
Yorktown
b)
Saratoga
c)
Bunker Hill
d)
Waterloo
18.

What was the name of the Patriot Army?

a)

US Army

b)

Continental Army

c)

British Army

d)

Privateer Army

19.

Which of the following was a weakness of the Continental (Patriot) Army?

a)

had little money

b)

had only a small number of people to serve

c)

had no, little navy

d)

All of the above

20.

What were the strengths of the British Army?

a)

Powerful navy

b)

Well trained army

c)

a lot of money and resources

d)

All of the above

21.

What was a Hessian?

a)

German soldier fighting for the British

b)

French soldier fighting for the Patriots

c)

Spanish soldier fighting for the Patriots

d)

African American soldier fighting for the British

22.

What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?

a)

Trenton

b)

Saratoga

c)

Bunker Hill

d)

Yorktown

23.

What agreement officially ended the American Revolution?

a)

Treaty of Paris

b)

Treaty of Ghent

c)

Treaty of Versailles

d)

Treaty of Washington

24.

Which was NOT a major military strategy of the Americans?

a)

form alliances

b)

attrition

c)

blockades

d)

guerilla warfare

25.

Warfare tactic used by the Patriots

a)

linear tactics

b)

Napoleanic tactics

c)

guerilla warfare

d)

total warfare

26.

What country did Benjamin Franklin convince to help us with the American Revolution???

a)

Spain

b)

England

c)

France

d)

Canada

27.

John Paul Jones is famous for being a.....???

a)

Farmer

b)

Founding Father

c)

Naval war hero

d)

Surrendering to the British

28.
Who was the opponent at Valley Forge?
a)
Winter, starvation, disease
b)
British
c)
French
d)
Indians
29.
Who was the volunteer from France who became Washington’s trusted aide?
a)
Benjamin Franklin
b)
Francis Marion
c)
Marquis de Lafeyette
d)
Thomas Pain
30.

The American Revolution was greatly influential in what country?

a)

Spain

b)

England

c)

Germany

d)

France

31.

How long did the American Revolution last?

a)

almost five years

b)

almost eight years

c)

just over nine years

d)

exactly eleven years

32.

An American soldier and spy of the eighteenth century who was captured and hanged by the British during the Revolutionary War. He declared at his execution in 1776 "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."

a)

Horace Greeley

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

Nathan Hale

d)

John Paul Jones

33.

The legend of Molly Pitcher was the result of what battle?

a)

Concord

b)

Yorktown

c)

Monmouth

d)

Saratoga

34.

He was a major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War, known for his successful command in the Southern Campaign, forcing British general Charles Cornwallis to abandon the Carolinas and head for Virginia.

a)

George Washington

b)

Baron Von Steuben

c)

Marquis De Layfette

d)

Nathanael Greene

35.

I, ______________, was one of the American commanders who helped defeat the British at the battle of Saratoga. Later I betrayed America and went to England to fight for the British.

a)

John Adams

b)

Benedict Arnold

c)

Patrick Henry

d)

King George III

36.
American naval commander and war hero who is famously quoted saying "I have not yet begun to fight!".  Who am I?
a)
Thomas Paine
b)
James Armistead
c)
Crispus Attucks
d)
John Paul Jones
37.
I am a french soldier who became a major ally to the Continental Army, and buddies with George Washington!  Who am I?
a)
Bernardo de Galvez
b)
Marquis de Lafayette
c)
Haym Solomon
d)
John Paul Jones
38.

The French admiral whose fleet blocked the Chesapeake Bay and helped trap Cornwallis at Yorktown was

(a)  

39.

The American Revolution was greatly influential in what country?

(a)  

40.

Which statements about the New York campaign (Long Island and retreat) are TRUE? (Select ALL that Apply)

a)

The British had more soldiers and ships than the Americans

b)

Many American soldiers had little combat experience

c)

The "Maryland 400" helped protect the retreat

d)

A thick fog helped Washington's army escape

41.

Which statements describe the Southern Strategy and fighting in the South? (Select ALL that Apply)

a)

The British captured Savannah and Charleston as part of their plan

b)

The Continental Army refused to fight in the South at all

c)

Patriot leaders like Greene and Morgan used the landscape and guerrilla tactics

d)

The British hoped Loyalist support would help them control the region

42.

Which of the following were important reasons the Patriots ultimately won the war? (Select ALL that Apply)

a)

Home-field advantage and knowledge of the land

b)

Strong leadership from commanders like Washington

c)

Help from allies such as France

d)

The British fought thousands of miles from home and had long supply lines

e)

They had better weapons, and a navy to attack coastal areas

43.

Which were terms or results of the Treaty of Paris (1783)? (Select ALL that Apply)

a)

Great Britain recognized the United States as independent

b)

Britain agreed to remove its troops from American territory

c)

Congress agreed to recommend returning property taken from Loyalists

d)

The Mississippi River became the eastern U.S. boundary

e)

France was able to control fishing rights on Nova Scotia

44.

On Christmas night, Washington and his troops crossed the _______________ ________________ to attack the Hessians in Trenton.

(a)  

45.

Whose name has come to mean "traitor?"

(a)  

46.

How long did the American Revolution last?

a)

almost five years

b)

almost eight years

c)

just over nine years

d)

exactly eleven years

47.

Benedict Arnold was first a war hero for the colonists, but later he became a traitor. He had a plan to surrender an important fort to the British for 10,000 British pounds. Where was the fort?

(a)  

48.

Which of the following men was NOT a part of the effort to negotiate the Treaty of Paris?

a)

Benjamin Franklin

b)

John Adams

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

John Jay

e)

William Templeton Franklin

49.

What issue led to unrest within the Continental Army in 1780 and early 1781?

a)

A failure to receive promised ammunition

b)

A failure to receive promised pay

c)

A failure to end the war quickly

d)

A failure to replace General Washington

50.

George Washington used the process of (a)   to protect his soldiers from smallpox.